Thank you for bringing this case to our attention. I had an opportunity to review this case with our Triage RN. Patient was referred to ED due to patient’s age (85 y/o)‚ history (long snapshot of chronic medical conditions) and symptoms (unresolved cough x 1 month‚ weakness‚ low blood pressure). Our RN thought this patient would be admitted and her intention was to expedite admission/transfer process. As far as having various conversations of ER transfers‚ we have had challenges in this area
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High school is a huge stepping stone in a young adult’s life. This is a time of growing mentally and physically. Most lessons are learned during this time period and this is also the time to “find yourself.” Your hormones are raging; you care too much about what people think of you‚ and don’t know whether or not you’re a kid or an adult. Add all of that up‚ plus the pressure to be perfect‚ multiplied by the hours of homework‚ and divided by the amount of energy drinks it takes to stay awake and you
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Adolescence describes the teenage years between 13 and 19 and can be considered the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood. Adolescence can be a time of both disorientation and discovery. The transitional period can bring up issues of independence and self-identity; many adolescents and their peers face tough choices regarding schoolwork‚ sexuality‚ drugs‚ alcohol‚ and social life. Peer groups‚ romantic interests and external appearance tend to naturally increase in importance for some time
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nursing. Having my BSN degree is essential for my career and personal development. Initially after graduating with my ASN‚ I enrolled in a BSN program and started my first class‚ when life happened. I was a single mother raising my 5 year old daughter‚ working the night shifts at Miami Children’s Hospital. I was dating my now husband and became pregnant with my second child. I ended up having to quit my job as a pediatric nurse which was my goal‚ to be a pediatric nurse‚ get my BSN and climb the ladder
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ADN vs BSN. The Benefits of Higher Education. Amanda Sindel Grand Canyon University Abstract There is much debate on whether there is a benefit to obtaining a Baccalaureate in Nursing. Since it is only my second week in the RN to BSN program‚ I don’t have a lot to base my opinion on. This paper will summarize the differences between Associates a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing based on what I’ve been told‚ research I have done‚ and my own experiences. In a hospital setting‚ there
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The Differences in Preparation between the ADN and BSN Dana Grand Canyon University: NSR- 430vProfessional Dynamics September 22‚ 2013 Many people from all walks of life decided to go back to school in an effort to obtain a job so they can afford to care for their family. It may be a single mom or dad‚ some one that is older‚ a young student who is fending for themselves‚ no matter what the story they have to start somewhere. Prior to becoming a nurse‚ one doesn’t understand the real difference
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Anthany Nilhas IU315 Questions: 1. (2 points) Can a meaningful distinction be drawn between hacking and "cracking"? Hacking is activity by one who believes information sharing is a powerful positive good and it also is one who is programmed enthusiastically. Cracking is activity by someone who breaks security on a system. Crakers engage in vandalism‚ and theft once given access to a computer. 2. (1 point) What is meant by "active defense hacking" or "counter hacking"? It is meant that hackers
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Why a BSN is the future over ADN Jeffrey Parker Grand Canyon University NRS-430V-O104 August 31‚ 2013 Associate -Degree Versus the Baccalaureate - degree level in nursing My theory is that the more education a nurse has the better he/she can be at their job of taking care of patient as a whole and on a complex level. To obtain a Nursing Degree one can start at the LVN or go all the way to a PHD in nursing. This paper will focus on the abilities or competencies of a prepared Associate Degree
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Running head: Differences in competencies between ADN and BSN The Differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level in nursing Mini Anthony Grand Canyon University: NRS 430v Professional Dynamics 01/08/11 The Differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level in nursing
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making it better (Harrington & Terry‚ 2013‚ p. 36). Change in a role is defined as a role transition‚ in which a person changes their behavior and adapts to a new role or modifying their current role. Nursing is a profession where transition often happens because nurses adapt to different roles in their practice and they expand their knowledge which makes them more self-confidence in their role. The nursing transition is considered a central concept because it involves adaption‚ self-care‚ unitary human
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